Arkansas Notary Practice Test

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Who among the following cannot serve as a witness for a person unable to sign?

A disinterested third party with 1 witness
A family member and a friend
A disinterested third party with 2 disinterested witnesses
A lawyer with 1 witness

The correct answer is: A family member and a friend

A family member and a friend cannot serve as a witness for a person unable to sign because the presence of familial or friendly relationships introduces a potential conflict of interest. Witnesses are expected to be impartial and disinterested, ensuring that their testimony is unbiased and solely focused on the act of witnessing the signature or mark of the person who cannot sign. In legal contexts, this helps to confirm that the act was free of coercion and that the witness can attest to the authenticity and voluntariness of the transaction. On the other hand, options involving disinterested third parties are acceptable as they maintain the necessary objectivity required for the role of a witness. The presence of two disinterested witnesses or a disinterested third party alongside a licensed professional, like a lawyer, ensures that the witness can provide unbiased testimony regarding the signing process.